My heart goes out to you; I am very sorry that you are solo & not receiving support from your family....A Happy Belated Birthday to you on turning 50! I hope you celebrated, with a delicious cake. I...

Hello Birder Nancy, I am sending you warm prayers, and positive healing daily! My support goes out to you, I too had fusion surgery on my neck. I understand what you are going through. I look forward...

I am sorry to hear the pain that you are experiencing, you have a valid reason to be concerned. I was involved in a car accident and like you, it came back to haunt me. I was young and thought a whip...

I agree with everyone, that you should see a Dr. About 3 yrs ago, I would fall a lot and sometimes would blank out. The last fall I had, was terrible, I broke my middle finger on my left hand. My son...

Hello, that is a very good question. I don't think that should be a problem, but I could be wrong. When I had my MRI's, the only items that they request you remove are jewelry. Metal's are a big no,...

Welcome to HW. I am so sorry you had a terrible fall skating, everyone that has replied to you, have given you valuable advice. I had fusion on my c5/c6, so I understand the numbing sensation you are...

Cheers! I am so pleased and especially happy you get to see your little man soon! My heart goes out to you and your son..... I will pray for you ongoing, for a safe and peaceful surgery scheduled in...

Hello Lyndelman, I am so sorry that you are experiencing Neuropathy Pain. I do understand what you are going through. Are you taking any Meds for your pain? I take lyrica for nerve pain, and fentanyl...

Hello David, I am so pleased and happy for your windfall. I truly believe the military was responsible for your cancer....David your patience and tenacity to fight this ordeal; I truly admire. Please...

Hello Barbara, I am from the CP forum. I pm you via email, a couple of months ago to lend you my support. My name is Sandra, but post under Fusionc5. I am a quiet poster, but when I feel compelled to...

I think this is a great idea.......i think there were similar threads previously asking others on coping mechanisms...I also brought the subject forth as well, not long ago. I thought the idea was a...

Hello Vickie, thank you for replying to my thread. I also like to read too! But my favourite way to escape from my pain is cross stitching, and listen to music at the same time. BTW, what do you like...

Hello David, I want to give you my support and hope that your appointment does not get changed again. I hope your pain level has somewhat subsided with the increase of your patch. David you have been...

I apologize for raising this subject, I only wanted to express that I care for those who were having problems with getting help for their pain. We can all agree to disagree in regards to the reasons...

Hello, I am so sorry to hear about the demise of your dog. I understand how you feel, we have a cat named Skittles and belongs to my son. We lost our cat, she escaped from our house. I was absolutely...

Hello, I'm not sure if Nicole is from Canada.....however CPP stands for Canada Pension Plan....people apply for CPP when disabled and cannot work in Canada.....to apply for disability in Canada, the...

I have been reading a lot of threads regarding the U.S. health care system; I live in Canada and I feel so badly for anyone who is having problems with access to proper care and medicine. I honestly...

I have been reading a lot of threads on this chronic pain forum. I have never heard of the med call Butran. I see my GP Dr. tomorrow. I see my GP on a monthly basis, for follow up apps. I want to ask...